htmlOn October 27, a relevant person in charge of Shenyang Forest Zoo told reporters.Many tourists think that the zoo needs to be fun in summer. In fact, the animals' bodies will gradually change from autumn. When you come to the zoo, you will feel the magic that is different from other seasons.
reporter learned that in the recent interview, the fur of the "popular star" of Shenyang Forest Zoo Siberian tiger will gradually change, the size of brown bears has obviously become larger, and many animals will gradually grow winter hair. These changes reflect the habits of animals.
Siberian tiger "appearance" has become higher and more active
Siberian tigers in the tiger forest of Shenyang Forest Zoo are all bred by the zoo. These Siberian tigers have different personalities and often fight with each other. Especially when there are many tourists, they will be very excited when they see tourists wearing colorful clothes. Because of its large number, lively and active, and as a local animal, Siberian tigers are very popular among tourists.
How does Siberian tiger spend the winter in Shenyang? A relevant person in charge of Shenyang Forest Zoo told reporters that before the temperature drops, Siberian tigers will accumulate thick fat to ensure that their body temperature remains stable when the weather is cold; the habit of hiking and ejaculation at night also allows them to bask in the sun during the day to absorb heat, and move and hunt at night to safely survive the cold winter.
"In spring, Siberian tigers have thinner fur. Recently, they have gradually grown thick winter hair. If tourists have seen Siberian tigers in summer, they will find that they are obviously different from before." Wang Jingyuan, deputy director of the Ministry of Dynamics Management, told reporters that Siberian tigers are afraid of heat and are lying on their backs and resting in summer. They are very active when the weather is cold. Therefore, winter is a good time to watch Siberian tigers.
Brown bears have increased food and their size has grown
Many tourists who have visited the zoo in summer will be confused: Why do brown bears look thin? Is the food bad?
Wang Jingyuan introduced that before winter begins, brown bears will grow thick hair to resist the cold, so they look large and very strong. Loss of body shape in summer is not caused by insufficient food, but by habits. Brown bears hibernate under natural conditions, but brown bears living in zoos do not need to hibernate because of their adequate food, but are excited by the snow.
Entering autumn. As the temperature drops, the animals "have a lot of appetite" and stock up on fat by increasing their appetite to resist the cold. In order to make brown bears live better, zoo keepers have recently adjusted their nutritional ratio for them, increased meat, ensured protein and fat intake, and appropriately increased steamed buns, carrots, apples and other foods as needed.
Herbivores to prevent predation, change into "camouflage clothes"
In addition to larger animals such as Siberian tigers and brown bears, the appearance of herbivores such as sika deer and roe deer will also change in winter. Wang Jingyuan gave an example, saying that the original white spots on the sika deer's body turn into a color similar to dead grass in winter, which is the "camouflage color" it produces to prevent being captured by carnivorous animals. In winter, the zoo will add juicy feed and trace element intake to herbivores so that they do not lack the necessary nutrients. Recently, the zoo is stocking up forage and dried leaves for herbivores to spend the winter.
Local animals are very suitable for the winter in Shenyang. How do some animals from tropical and subtropical fields survive the winter? It is understood that in winter, kangaroo , giraffe, zebra , etc. will temporarily say goodbye to tourists and return to the warm indoor life; hippos , elephants, and African primate and other animals, although they cannot live outdoors, can meet tourists in the museum.
"The zoo is a place that children like. When tourists come to watch in autumn and winter, they will find that the animals are obviously different from spring and summer. Carefully comparing and discovering the differences, and then understanding the habits of animals is also a good opportunity to popularize science." Wang Jingyuan said.
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